Sponsors
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Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA)
Booth #106
EPRA/Recycle My Electronics is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated electronic recycling programs across Canada. Our various programs facilitate the jurisdictional compliance requirements of our Stewards (industry manufacturers, retailers, distributors and other suppliers of regulated electronic products) as well as address electronic recycling needs of consumers and businesses across the nation. EPRA/Recycle My Electronics programs work across diverse regulatory landscapes and challenging logistical backdrops, to ensure materials are collected, recycled and handled in a safe, secure and environmentally sound manner. EPRA/Recycle My Electronics supports our Stewards, to best manage and fulfill their objectives in contributing to their circular economy objectives towards environmental conservation.
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Bruce Power
Booth #200
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and life-saving medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Deloitte
Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients’ most complex business challenges.
EFS-Plastics
Booth #405
As a leading North American recycler and compounder, EFS-plastics has fifteen years of experience producing large volumes of superior post-consumer resin material with guaranteed color consistency and a tight property tolerance. Located in Listowel, Ontario, in the heart of the province’s plastics processing belt, and with two additional facilities in Alberta and Pennsylvania, EFS-plastics specializes in developing innovative solutions using leading-edge technology to give new life to plastics. With an unmatched reputation for delivering a high-quality plastic alternative to virgin polymer resin, EFS-plastics guarantees a consistent supply of reprocessed plastics for your new product or packaging. EFS-plastics also works directly with retailers by collecting back of store plastic scraps and bringing the derived PCR back into their plastic goods and packaging creating a circular system.
GFL Environmental
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
Reverse Logistics Group
Booth #208
The Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) is a global tech-enabled, asset-light organization with scalable platforms that connect all stakeholders within the reverse logistics value chain. As an enabler for retailers, RLG monitors and provides compliance services to customers across 80 countries globally. We addresses international challenges in product and material returns through technology to generate value and ensure regulatory compliance on a global scale. We partner with manufacturers, retailers, and government organizations to provide new levels of business intelligence, resource efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As part of the Reconomy Group, RLG partners with global specialists to outsource services driving the Circular Economy. We ensure regulatory compliance based on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) concept and use data-driven solutions to help our partners achieve cost efficiency and new levels of resource efficiency to satisfy high standards of the new green economy.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is an #ImpactCompany that provides energy and automation solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability. With over 128,000 employees across 100 countries, Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for everyone, everywhere. Schneider Electric combines world-leading digital technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. We call this Life Is On. Learn more at www.se.com/ca
Affiliate Association Partner
Canadian Beverage Association
The Canadian Beverage Association is the proactive voice across Canada for the non-alcoholic refreshment beverage sector.For over 80 years the CBA has been representing a broad spectrum of brands and companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non-alcoholic refreshment beverages consumed in Canada. Our members include small family businesses and the biggest, most recognizable brands in the beverage industry.
Together with our members, the CBA advocates for a Canadian business environment that recognizes the leadership of the industry where the sector can continue to grow, innovate and prosper in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) is the leading Canadian voice representing companies, large and small, that provide access to the food, health, and consumer products Canadians rely on every day. Our members are proud to make and distribute products that are an integral part of our daily lives—the products that are fixtures in kitchens, pantries, and medicine cabinets around the country. We help our members by advocating for a business environment that supports the competitiveness of our sector so that Canadians have choice and ready access to safe and innovative products. Please visit us at www.fhcp.ca to learn more.
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Call2Recycle
Booth #206
Call2Recycle® is Canada’s leading organization for battery collection and recycling, fulfilling product stewardship obligations on behalf of over 400 members, including producers of single-use and rechargeable batteries. Call2Recycle powers Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!, its household and e-bike battery collection and recycling program. The organization operates provincially-approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. It also functions as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario, adhering to the Ontario Batteries Regulation. It offers collection and recycling services for household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg), as well as e-transport batteries used to power e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards, and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Since its inception in 1997, Call2Recycle has diverted over 50 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. It upholds its commitment to operating the highest quality battery recycling program in Canada and holds certification in the most rigorous and globally respected standards, including R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, as well as exclusively contracting with an ISO 27001 certified supplier for all IT infrastructure management. This reputation for excellence has enabled Call2Recycle to maintain trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders and establish a network of more than 12,000 participating collection locations across Canada, including at leading retailers and municipal facilities.
Circular Materials
Circular Materials is a national producer-led not-for-profit organization that supports producers in meeting their obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations. Through the support of our founders and producers, we are implementing a national harmonized approach focused on improving recovery rates, meeting the needs and expectations of consumers, and protecting the natural environment.
Circular Materials was established in 2021 by Canada’s leading food, beverage, and consumer product manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants to design a blue box recycling system in Ontario that advances innovation, increases performance and delivers improved environmental outcomes. We represent the evolution from product stewardship to a more circular economy where materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. More material looped into the circular economy means less waste, which benefits people and the planet.
Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ)
Booth #301
Since 2005, Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), a private non-profit organization, has represented producers of containers, packaging, and printed matter with regard to their financial responsibilities pertaining to curbside recycling. Designated as Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in 2022, ÉEQ is the contract giver for the management of curbside recycling in Quebec with a view to sustainable development. As a leader in extended producer responsibility (EPR), ÉEQ develops and manages circular economy solutions it recommends to its member producers so they can reduce their environmental footprint. To achieve this, ÉEQ puts ecodesign, recyclability and traceability at the core of all actions with its partners. ÉEQ will continue its role as certified organization throughout the transition from the compensation plan to curbside recycling EPR.
H2 Compliance
Booth #300
H2 Compliance North America is a leading provider of Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) services in Ontario, specializing in managing complex waste streams. Our core focus lies in ensuring compliance for Blue Box, ITT/AV, and Battery programs. We offer comprehensive solutions to help businesses navigate regulatory landscapes, establish efficient collection networks, and optimize recycling processes. With our deep industry knowledge and commitment to sustainability, we empower clients to achieve their environmental goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Backed by the international strength and resources of Landbell Group, H2 Compliance North America ensures unparalleled compliance and sustainability solutions.
Learn more about our PRO services and our commitment to a circular economy at https://h2compliancenorthamerica.com/ or email EPRservices@h2compliance.com
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Our retail specialists understand the new reality of today’s consumer and what it takes to compete in the retail industry. We can help you assess your operation and stay ahead of your customers’ expectations, providing both point-of-sale and e-commerce solutions that will create a positive and efficient experience.
Whether you are selling goods, services, or both, our team can help ensure you continue to meet the needs of your customers and employees through state-of-the-art digital capabilities and a line of sight into the future of retail in Canada.
Smart Label Solutions
Booth #110
Smart Label Solutions Inc., a proud Canadian company, is a world leading e-paper application provider and a key business of Printers Plus Inc., which has been in the label business for over 32 years. As an innovator in leveraging technology for digital transformation, Smart Label Solutions helps businesses large and small improve operations, management, and the consumer experience through e-paper technology. Our clients come from different industries, and as a solution driven and service minded company, we work interactively with them on every project to ensure every challenge is considered. Our Mission & Vision: Digital Journey with Sustainability.
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) help retailers with price management; they save time by eliminating the need to replace paper labels, improve label accuracy with real-time prices, have inventory management capabilities, and enable rapid price change and strategy through one-click store management. ESLs give retailers the upper edge in maintaining market competitiveness by allowing them to adjust product prices based on the current market environment or conditions (back to school sales, Christmas holiday sales, etc.), or unique consumer demand. Special promotional prices are rolled out temporarily and automatically reset after the promotion has come to an end. ESLs also improve the consumer shopping experience; they integrate QR codes and NFC technology, which helps brands and businesses engage their customers more efficiently by enabling them to do things such as view product information and product reviews, gain access to special discounts, and much more.
We believe in the ESL industry, the retailers not only look for purchasing the hardware, but also a long-term partnership and on-going service support, which will benefit the journey of store digital innovation the most. At Smart Label Solutions, we offer the best value, best quality, and best service. Instead of looking for a buyer, we are more eager to look for a partner because at the end, we work with people, and we as a service-minded company will be the one you can rely on and trust.
SOFIAC
Booth #201
Since the launch of its market disrupting program across Canada, the energy savings and GHG reduction of many companies is now being realized without the need of any client capital dollars investment.
SOFIAC offers a unique investment solution to accelerate the energy transition and the decarbonization of companies’ assets in an advantageous financial framework.
SOFIAC’s financial value proposition allows clients to acquire high-performing assets without making a financial contribution, generate positive cash flow, preserve their borrowing capacity, and comply with accounting standards, all while achieving their energy transition and decarbonization goals.
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Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC)
Plastics and plastic products are more than just convenient; they are essential to modern life. CIAC Plastics Division (PD) members are involved in every step of the plastic production process, from the production of plastic pellets to manufacturing final products such as personal protective equipment (PPE), packaging to protect food and reduce spoilage, automotive parts, computer and electronic components, and renewable energy applications like solar panels and wind turbines.
Our commitment to a low-carbon circular economy means that we manufacture these plastic products in a responsible and sustainable way, that keeps plastic in the economy and out of the environment. Our members are taking actions to limit or eliminate plastic waste and pollution while taking advantage of the benefits that plastic brings towards transitioning to a low carbon economy.
Ecom Logistics
Booth #412
Ecom Logistics is Canada’s leader in sustainable last-mile delivery, with a pioneering, customer-focused approach that leverages innovation, state-of-the-art technology, and unparalleled speed.
Driven by a future-oriented, forward-thinking mindset, Ecom Logistics combines a growing fleet of electric vehicles with an end-to-end shipment tracking platform that includes proof of delivery.
They are complemented by robust, technology-powered delivery services, offering client businesses the edge to compete effectively and truly make a difference to their customers.
Ecom Logistics’ same-day and next-day delivery services across all major cities in Canada are modeled on the needs of retail companies committed to reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing their profile as both a sustainably minded brand and first choice for eco-conscious consumers.
FLO
FLO is Canada’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network. We operate a comprehensive charging ecosystem that fulfills EV drivers’ needs wherever they may be—at home, at work or on the go—by ensuring a consistently simple and seamless experience. FLO offers smart home charging solutions for both single-family houses and multi-unit residential buildings, as well as access to thousands of public charging stations across the country. FLO also provides turnkey solutions to property managers, business owners, employers and municipal administrators who wish to support EV adoption by supplying charging services.
Kenvue
Kenvue is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage, our iconic brands, including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena® and Tylenol®, are science-backed and recommended by healthcare professionals around the world. At Kenvue, we believe in the extraordinary power of everyday care and our teams work every day to put that power in consumers’ hands and earn a place in their hearts and homes. Learn more at www.kenvue.com .
Oongalee
Oongalee is a Canadian media and technology company based in Toronto, Ontario. Its patented tabletop charging Gateways are designed to keep everyone’s phone charged while providing a high-definition portal to businesses and its services through digital advertising. Oongalee’s advertising network provides a completely unique platform. The company’s focus around impression time and targeted reach ensures that brands are recognized and remembered and its exclusive restaurant network provides uncomparable exposure. Oongalee’s charging Gateway provides the ultimate phone charging solution for diners while offering a revolutionary platform for advertisers to reach people intimately and meaningfully like never before, redefining how brands speak to the masses.
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Recycle BC
Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper product recycling throughout British Columbia, on behalf of producers, servicing over two million households or over 99% of BC through curbside, multi-family and/or depot services.
We ensure packaging and paper product is collected from households and recycling depots, sorted and responsibly managed and recycled. Recycle BC provides recycling services either directly to communities or by working in partnership with local governments, First Nations, private companies, and other not-for-profit organizations. Over 195 communities participate in our recycling collection program and more are serviced by our recycling depots. Each year, over 200,000 tonnes of material was collected from households and depots.
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Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA)
Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) is a not-for-profit association responsible for managing Alberta’s electronics, paint, tires, and used oil recycling stewardship programs, and is the administration and oversight authority of Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulation. As a Delegated Administrative Organization, ARMA is accountable to the Government of Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas through its Business Plan and Annual Report and is guided by its Board of Directors. Working from a strong foundation of over 30 years, ARMA is as committed as ever to fulfilling our vision of Inspiring A Future Without Waste and building a strong, robust circular economy in Alberta.
Aura
At Aura, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the packaging market and pioneer global change. Through our blend of experienced consultancy and pioneering technology, we are the reference point for global sustainable packaging, helping major retailers, brands and packaging manufacturers to make insight-led decisions on materials, design, legislation, compliance and recyclability.
Our market-leading solution e-halo is the leading global packaging software program for capturing, interpreting and transmitting live, accurate packaging data. Trusted by the world’s largest e-tailer and retailer, it futureproofs packaging against materials that are undesirable or banned and ensures ‘right first time packaging’ to minimize fees and ensure compliance.
Bullfrog Power
Booth #209
Bullfrog Power, an Envest company, is Canada’s leading green energy provider. Bullfrog empowers thousands of businesses and households to reduce their environmental impact and help transform North America’s energy systems by choosing green electricity, green natural gas, and green fuel.
Bullfrog also offers power purchase agreement solutions that enable organizations across Canada to contract directly with renewable energy producers and make new wind and solar projects viable.
As a Certified B Corporation, Bullfrog Power meets higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Visit bullfrogpower.com to see how our sustainability solutions can power the future of your business, or join the bullfrogpowered community online on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Flipp
Flipp is a technology platform that is reinventing the digital shopping experience. The largest retailers, brands, and digital publishers in North America use the Flipp platform to curate and distribute digital merchandising experiences to millions of highly-engaged shoppers every day. For shoppers, Flipp helps provide for their families by making life more affordable. By delivering local savings and deal content, Flipp makes the planning process seamless, saving shoppers up to $45 a week. In 2022, Flipp acquired reebee in Canada, expanding reach on App to over 5 million monthly shoppers.
GS1 Canada
GS1 Canada is a member organization (MO) of GS1 Global.
As a Trusted Strategic Partner, GS1 Canada collaborates with business leaders, industry boards, advisory councils and project work groups to identify and address common business issues to enable best-in-class supply chain.
When directed by industry, GS1 Canada develops global standards, guidelines and non-propriety ECCnet Industry Managed Solutions to address these industry-wide, non-competitive business process issues, enabling organizations of all sizes to meet Canadian trading partner and regulatory requirements.
GS1 Canada is a global leader in data quality, providing a primary source of truth for the highest quality, perpetually cleansed and updated bilingual product content for Canadian industry.
Ice River Sustainable Solutions
At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we’re more than just a bottled water company. We’re recyclers and environmental problem solvers committed to recycling 100% of our plastic – again and again. Founded in 1995, our Canadian family-run company not only produces the highest quality, environmentally responsible bottled water available, we’re also passionate about tackling all kinds of sustainability challenges with forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design. That’s what led Ice River to be the first North American beverage company to build our own recycling facility – allowing us to take in 80% of Ontario’s blue box material and give that plastic new purpose. Collaborating with other companies, we produce eco-friendly packaging and products made from 100% recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic, that are 100% recyclable. We believe finding sustainable solutions takes a little innovation and a whole lot of determination.
Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR)
The Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) is a not-for-profit stewardship agency created to implement and operate a stewardship plan for end-of-life major household appliances in the province of British Columbia on behalf of the major appliance producers who are obligated under the BC Recycling Regulation. MARR acts as the participant retailer’s agent to fulfill their obligations under the British Columbia Recycling Regulation.
Product Care Recycling
Product Care Recycling is a federally incorporated industry funded not-for-profit organization that provides recycling solutions for post-consumer paint, household hazardous waste, lighting products, and alarms on behalf of its members. Since 1994, Product Care has encouraged consumers to reduce their waste and reuse when possible, and to return unwanted products to a recycling location to ensure they are managed responsibly at their end-of-life. With thousands of recycling locations offering free product drop off across Canada, Product Care makes recycling accessible and diverts post-consumer products from landfills and waterways. For more information about Product Care’s recycling programs or to find a recycling location, visit productcare.org.
Unilever Canada
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition and Ice Cream products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 3.4 billion people every day. We have 127,000 employees and generated sales of €60.1 billion in 2022. Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while:
– improving the health of the planet;
– improving people’s health, confidence and wellbeing;
– and contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world.
In Canada, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Degree, Dove, Hellmann’s, Knorr, Magnum, Nexxus, OLLY, TRESemmé, Vaseline and Vim
To learn more visit: https://www.unilever.com/planet-and-society/
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5REDO
Booth #411
5R Enabler Designs and Operations Inc. (5REDO) is a circular economy innovation and consulting company offering advisory and R&D support to enhance the environmental performance of businesses.
Our key services include:
- Circularity integration
- Environmental impact assessment
- Research and development in sustainable materials
Burnbrae Farms
Booth #212
Burnbrae Farms is a Canadian family-owned and operated company that has been producing eggs for over 80 years. With farms in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta, Burnbrae Farms is one of Canada’s leading egg producers and a thriving participant in its agribusiness industry. Burnbrae Farms sells eggs and egg products to major grocery store chains, food service operations and large bakery/industrial customers throughout Canada. The company has further processing facilities and grading stations across the country in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia servicing major retail and food service customers nationally.
Canadian Tire Corporation
Booth #213
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to be there for Canadians from coast-to-coast. We are a group of companies that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. Our retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which was founded in 1922 and provides Canadians with products for life in Canada across its Living, Playing, Fixing, Automotive and Seasonal & Gardening categories. Party City, PartSource and Gas+ are key parts of the Canadian Tire network. Our retail segment also includes Mark’s, Pro Hockey Life, SportChek, Atmosphere, Helly Hansen and more.
City of Toronto – Environment & Climate Division
Booth #400
The City of Toronto’s Environment and Climate Division plays a crucial role in supporting retailers in adopting sustainable practices and reducing their environmental impact. Buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Toronto today, generated mainly from burning fossil fuels for heating, cooling and hot water. The City’s target is to reduce emissions from all sectors to net zero by 2040.
The City of Toronto helps retailers through guidance on regulations and policies, sustainability programs, resources/tools, loans, workshops, training, consultation services and recognition.
Through the Better Buildings Partnership (BBP), the City delivers various programs that provide expertise and support to help building owners improve energy efficiency and accelerate emissions reductions in their residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings across Toronto.
For more details please visit us at https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/net-zero-homes-buildings/better-buildings-partnership/
EcoVadis
Booth #102
EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. With global, trusted and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF and JPMorgan are among 130,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and e-learning platform to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide. Learn more on: ecovadis.com, X or LinkedIn.
Greentec
Booth #100
Founded in 1995, Greentec specializes in IT lifecycle management services that help organizations securely dispose of IT assets, with a focus on data security, environmental sustainability, and maximizing value recovery.
Greentec’s lifecycle management leverages comprehensive logistics, processing, documentation, and reporting services to safeguard the clients’ data and maximize their asset value with confidence.
Greentec provides the following award-winning services to organizations:
- Recycling of electronics, batteries, and lighting products
- Business pick-up
- IT asset disposal
- E-scrap commodities recovery
- Compliant and certified confidential data destruction, documentation and reporting
Certifications and Awards
Greentec is a certified R2 e-scrap recycler, among other great certifications:
- Ontario Environmental Protection Act and Environmental Compliance Approval
- The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (PIPEDA)
- National Association of Information Destruction Certified (NAID AAA)
- ISO 14001 and SERI R2:2013 Standard Certified
- OECM Platinum Awards – Partner for Electronic Device Disposal Services, Partner for Secure Data Destruction Services, Partner for Electronic Recycling Services
- Circular Innovation Council – Take Back the Light Processor Approval, Three-time Platinum Award for Program Operator and Sustainable Service category
- Web Excellence Awards – Best of Web for the Corporate Social Responsibility category
HDCPA Professional Corporation
Booth #104
HDCPA Professional Corporation is an independent firm that provides high quality and cost-effective solutions for organizations involved in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and environmental stewardship programs.
EPR Services
Looking for an external CPA firm that specializes in EPR compliance and audits? HDCPA has assembled a team of bright thinkers with a combined experience of many decades in stewardship and EPR compliance reviews, audits and verifications.
Supply Data Verifications for Producers
We offer supply data verifications in various EPR programs including tires, electronics, lighting, batteries, HSP and blue box. Specifically for Ontario, we have extensive experience in supply reporting requirements for producers, and related procedures and guidance from RPRA. We’re also well versed with similar EPR requirements being rolled out in other jurisdictions i.e. Alberta, and well equipped to assist producers with similar needs across various jurisdictions.
Performance Audits for PRO’s
We offer performance audits across all applicable EPR programs including tires, EEE, batteries, HSP and blue box. We are licensed public accountants and independent auditors, qualified to provide audit opinions on performance of management systems, as well as agreed-upon procedure reports for any processing by downstream processors or transfer of credits.
Your partners in EPR and environmental stewardship program success!
Machinex
Booth #205
Technology and Solutions Provider for Collecting Refundable Containers.
Peer Ledger
Booth #413
Peer Ledger’s technology solutions enable retailers to strengthen governance and due diligence in their extended supply chains. This new capability results in dramatically enhancing the quality, timeliness, and completeness of data that retailers obtain from their suppliers and certifiers. Retailers can then approve and communicate accurate sustainability and marketing data effectively to consumers, repairers, refurbishers, recyclers, waste disposers, and regulators via intelligent, updatable digital labelling. Consumers and others access a product’s digital label by scanning a single 2D QR code on the retail product or from the product’s web page. Products’ digital labels may include and are not limited to provenance, overall product journey, certifications, product chemistry, and recyclability information.
In addition to revolutionizing communications via products, Peer Ledger’s Digital Product Passport Platform helps companies comply with new sustainability regulations, such as Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Bill S-211), updates to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Bill S-5), Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), and the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule 204.
Peer Ledger is headquartered in Nova Scotia. Since 2017, it has been helping Fortune 10/500 and DAX 30 companies achieve new visibility into sustainability in their supply chains for de-risking their organizations and increasing overall agility and compliance postures.
Reclay StewardEdge
Booth #108
The team of sustainability and recycling experts at Reclay StewardEdge are relied upon by some of the world’s leading brands to help them achieve the most sustainable product packaging for their customers. In doing so, brands are also guaranteed to meet the highest standards in extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements around the world.
By working with our team, we’ll also ensure your products are part of advancing the circular economy which minimizes the amount of secondary materials being cycled back into the global economy.
RESCo Energy Inc.
Booth #101
RESCo Energy Inc. has been an award-winning solar technology firm since 2006. Specializing in the comprehensive design, procurement, construction and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) systems, focused on commercial and industrial clients across North America.
Our dedicated in-house service department diligently monitors and maintains more than 90 MW of solar capacity spread across nearly 300 sites throughout Canada, providing essential support to building and asset owners on a daily basis.
RESCo is particularly experienced in large and complex rooftop and carport projects working alongside developers and owners as a trusted advisor on reaching renewable energy and sustainability goals across portfolios and single site locations.
From initial concept to generation, RESCo is with you every step of the way.
Ryse Solutions
Booth #207
Ryse Solutions is a first of its kind solutions provider in Canada that is customer built to support retail producers with their product and packaging regulatory and sustainability requirements. As Ontario’s first multi-material producer responsibility organization (PRO), we offer our clients streamlined services for all regulatory programs including tires, waste electronics, batteries, lighting, household special products (HSP) and Blue Box materials. We are the only PRO that can support Producers across all the regulations in Ontario.
Our experienced and trusted team specializes in circular economy solutions. Backed by a well-developed network of collection, processing and end-market assets, we also offer solutions to retailers, manufacturers and packaging suppliers including:
- Regulatory reporting support;
- Research and development on the recyclability of consumer plastic packaging and paper products;
- Development and implementation of take-back collection programs.
Soles4Souls Canada
Booth #407
Soles4Souls Canada turns shoes and clothing into educational and economic opportunities. Our programs, 4Opportunity and 4Relief aim to make a positive difference on the planet and in people’s economic, educational, physical, and psychosocial well-being. Together with our supporters, more than 2.1 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing have helped create opportunities for people across the world. Soles4Souls Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Visit soles4soulscanada.org for more information.
UN Global Compact Network Canada
Booth #409
The UN Global Compact Network Canada is part of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, dedicated to advancing the Ten Principles in human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption along with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Canadian Network brings together over 200 companies, both large and small, from various sectors, all committed to integrating sustainable and ethical practices into their core strategies. This collective effort not only exemplifies leadership but also offers a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Throughout the year, the network provides numerous opportunities for engagement designed to support companies in taking decisive action and accelerating the shift toward a sustainable future.
Media Partners
Cleantech Canada
Canada’s Cleantech Information Resource.
Sustainability for Canadian Industry.
Postmedia
Postmedia is a trusted and reliable network of 130+ media brands, with credentials of outstanding journalism, extensive digital capabilities, and an audience of millions of Canadians each month. Our unparalleled platform of trusted local and national Canadian brands also provides businesses with exclusive access to an owned and operated advertising and marketing channel and a wealth of first-party data that enables better campaign results, not just on the Postmedia network but on search and social channels as well.
At Postmedia Solutions, we can raise the profile of your business, help outsmart your competition, and generate more leads for you. We integrate tactics to maximize your impact and return on investment on the Postmedia network and beyond.
We are known for building long-term partnerships with our 19,000+ customers. Working with 30,000+ businesses across Canada makes Postmedia uniquely qualified to provide tailored campaigns that drive success for businesses.
To learn more, visit postmediasolutions.com.
Retail Insider
Retail Insider is Canada’s number one source for retail news and insight, featuring original stories, headlines from around the web, and in-depth analysis into the Canadian retail industry.
Retail Tech Insights
Retail Tech Insights brings a peer-to-peer knowledge platform to augment the value proposition offered by the leading artificial intelligence companies by helping them to reach 62,000 print subscribers and 78,000 digital subscribers, including senior technology decision-makers and head of technology. It will be a great platform to showcase your unique products and innovations to our vast readership base.
The Voice of Retail Podcast
The Voice of RetailTM is a twice-weekly podcast hosted by retail pioneer, senior retail advisor and keynote speaker Michael LeBlanc and produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.
Western Grocer
WESTERN GROCER is one of Canada’s oldest trade publications, Western Grocer has served as a voice for the Western Canadian grocery, allied non-food and institutional industries since 1916. Each issue features a selection of relevant trade news and event coverage from the West and around the world.
Member Benefits Partners
Chase
For over 30 years, Chase® Merchant Services has been committed to providing businesses with safe, reliable and secure payment solutions. Chase Merchant Services has experience delivering solutions for Canada’s businesses and will work with you one-on-one to help choose competitive options for your business, understand the costs associated with payment processing, and provide innovative solutions unique to your needs.
RetailCare
Retail Council of Canada (RCC), in collaboration with health benefits experts – Producers Group, have created RetailCare, an affordable, best-in-class employee health and wellness benefits program.
Discover how easy it can be to offer your employees and their families the added advantage of this kind of support and, in the process, improve your ability to attract and retain happy, productive retail staff.